Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart WL70T60D User manual

AquaSmart™ clothes washer
Installation instructions
and user guide
NZ AU
WL80T65D & WL70T60D

Installation instructions 2
Before you do your first wash 5
Checklist, Water consumption, Capacity 5
Getting started quickly 6
The unique AquaSmart™ wash 8
Sorting and loading 9
Detergent 11
Fabric softener 12
Changing the wash cycle options 13
Wash cycles explained 13
Wash cycle options explained 16
Auto drain 18
Lid lock 18
Customising the wash cycles 19
Changing pre-set options 20
Wash temperatures/Controlled cold 21
Aqua rinse/End of cycle beeps 22
Out-of-balance recovery routine/Reset back to factory settings 23
Control panel lighting 24
Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer 25
ABC washing guide 27
Before you call for service 31
If your AquaSmart™ beeps for help 31
Solving operating problems 33
Solving wash problems 35
Manufacturer’s warranty 36
Customer care 37
Contents

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Welcome to AquaSmart™
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart™ clothes washer. We are very proud of this
washer and trust it will serve you well for many years.
At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic
and kind to the environment. Thousands of tonnes of washing and 70 years of laundry
experience have been programmed into your clothes washer to help give you the best possible
performance.
Your AquaSmart™ clothes washer works differently from a conventional washer. It is a “High
Efficiency” machine utilising innovative technology to wash in significantly less water and take
great care of your clothes.
The revolutionary, super water efficient wash action of your AquaSmart™ washer means that it
is no longer necessary to wash using a full bowl of water. This innovative wash action relies on
maintaining a small volume of water for the wash load to ensure the best wash results. Please be
aware that the water level for this washer is fully automatic, with the machine ‘smarts’ choosing
the appropriate water volume for you. This means that there is no option to select your
water level.
It is important that you take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using
your machine. Like all High Efficiency washers, a little extra care in how you sort your clothes and
choose your cycle and detergent will ensure that you get the best possible wash result.
We hope you enjoy your new washer, we have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.
Introduction
Important!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to
change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country,
please go to our website www.fisherpaykel.com or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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Fig.1 Tilt washer backwards
to remove packer
Installation instructions
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™
clothes washer please follow the instructions below.
Removing the packaging
1
Remove the outer packaging.
2
Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom
packer one foot at a time.
3
Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by
pulling it out the front.
4
Lift the lid and remove the bowl packer from the bowl.
5
Remove the hoses and accessories.
6
Keep the bottom packer and bowl packer in case they are
required for future transit.
Important!
Ensure that the bottom packer has been removed before operating your machine.
Installation
In your clothes washer you will find:
4 rubber inserts for the levelling feet (joined
together).
1 hose guide.
2 white inlet hoses.
Drain hose
1
Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of
the machine by pulling the exposed part of the
hose downwards and outwards.
2
To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe
the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose.
To prevent siphoning:
The drain hose should not extend more than
20 mm from the end of the guide. The height of the
standpipe or tub should be between 850 – 2400 mm.
The drain hose can be trimmed to length.
3
Place the drain hose in the tub or standpipe.
Draining
Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which may
affect how your machine works or may cause flooding.
In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a drained floor.
Draining must comply with local by-laws.
Pull hose
through guide
Flex hose
guide apart
Standpipe 850 – 2400 mm
(20 mm)
maximum
Fig.2 Fitting the drain hose guide

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Installation instructions
Water supply
This clothes washer should be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply otherwise some
cycles may not function correctly.
For best operating conditions your hot water should be approximately 65˚C. Your hot water
should not exceed 75˚C or your cold water exceed 35˚C. Temperatures above these may cause a
fault or cause damage to the machine.
If you have an uncontrolled water-heating source (eg. a wet back or solar heating) you should
have a tempering device fitted. This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within
safe limits. For the most suitable type of tempering device we recommend you contact a local
plumber or plumbing supply merchant.
Inlet Water Static Pressure of between 3psi (20kPa) and 150psi (1MPa) is recommended.
(If using a header tank then the top of the header tank must be at least 2 metres above the top of
your clothes washer).
Minimum flow rate from the tap supplying the clothes washer should be greater than 6 litres/min
(assumes 12.7mm (1/2 inch) diameter pipes).
Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150 mm.
Inlet hoses
1
Connect the straight ends of the white inlet hoses to the
taps (there are washers fitted in both ends).
2
Connect the elbow ends of the white inlet hoses to the
machine inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back
of the machine.
H=Hot C=Cold
Electrical
This appliance must be supplied with a 230V - 240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, 450W electrical supply.
Tap end Machine end
Fig.3 Inlet hose ends

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Clothes washer safety
This clothes washer is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Your AquaSmart™ can only be opened during the initial fill stage. Once the fill is complete, the lid
will be locked for safety reasons. Please supervise young children to ensure they do not play with
this clothes washer.
Important!
If you are using an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device (eg. multi-socket outlet
box), ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact with water or moisture.
Accessories and spare parts
Available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
Inlet Valve Cap - Part No. 388491, Hose Inlet Long (2 m) - Part No. 422680
Hose Inlet Large Bore - Part No. 426123, Drain Hose Extension - Part No. 425627p
Power Cord - If the Power Cord of your clothes washer is damaged it must be replaced by a
Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre, as it is not a standard power cord.
To check levelling look
down on the wash bowl
Incorrect
Correct
Fig.5 To assess levelling
check lid alignment
Topdeck
Wind right foot down
(out) to correct
Wind left foot down
(out) to correct
Lid
Lid
Topdeck
Topdeck
Lid
Levelling your machine
It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin
performance and effective detergent and fabric softener
dispensing.
1
Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and
fit into the feet on the base of the machine.
2
Move the machine to its final position. (We suggest a
minimum clearance of 20 mm each side).
3
Adjust the feet so the machine is level and cannot rock.
4
Turn on the water and check all hose connections for
leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses.
5
Uncoil power cord and plug into wall socket.
Adjustable feet
Rubber insert
Fig.4 Adjusting levelling feet

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Before you do your rst wash
You owe it to yourself and your AquaSmart™ to have it installed correctly by an authorised
service agent.
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1
Has the basepacker been removed?
2
Is the hot water hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’?
Is the cold water hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’?
3
Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’ hose guide (with no
more than 20 mm extended) and onto your standpipe?
4
Are the rubber inserts secured into the feet on the base of your
machine and is the machine levelled?
Refer to Installation instructions, pages 2 – 4.
AquaSmart™ water consumption
Model WL80T65D Model WL70T60D
Load Size
Regular High
Efficiency*
Regular
Conventional
Regular High
Efficiency*
Regular
Conventional
8 kg capacity 82 L 165 L – –
7 kg capacity – – 72 L 159 L
5 kg 69 L 147 L 66 L 141 L
3 kg 60 L 123 L 60 L 117 L
1 kg 54 L 88 L 52 L 77 L
*Regular High Efficiency is the default wash cycle for AquaSmart™.
AquaSmart™ capacity
AquaSmart™ offers a generous 7 kg or 8 kg capacity. The list below outlines what is included in a
7 kg or 8 kg wash load (in accordance with AS/NZS 2040.1:2005).
7kg Load 8kg Load
2 Sheets (double) 4 Pillowcases 3 Sheets (double) 5 Pillowcases
6 Bath towels 7 Shorts 4 Bath towels 5 Shorts
2 Tablecloths 6 Wash cloths 3 Tablecloths 8 Wash cloths
3 Shirts 4 Handkerchiefs 5 Shirts 6 Handkerchiefs
4 T-shirts 5 T-shirts
We recommend for everyday use that you separate out your sheets and wash them on the
specially designed SHEETS cycle.

6Getting started quickly
It is important to sort your clothes, particularly by colour, as well as separating out sheets and
washing them on the SHEETS cycle (refer to page 9 for more details on sorting and loading).
Close bra clasps, do up zippers and check pockets.
Place your clothes evenly around the wash bowl.
Detergent
Although your AquaSmart™ is a Top Loader, this High Efficiency washer has been designed for
use with Low Sudsing, ‘HE’ or ‘Front Loader’ type detergent. For example Fab® Front Loader
concentrate, or Persil®/Omo® low suds concentrate.
AquaSmart™ offers a detergent dispenser for your convenience, located on the front, left hand
side of the top deck.
For detergent dose, please follow the manufacturer’s directions, outlined on the detergent
package.
Pour the detergent down the detergent dispenser.
For more information on detergent and fabric softener please refer to pages 11 – 12.
Fig.6 AquaSmart™ control panel
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Getting started quickly
1
PRESS POWER to activate your AquaSmart™ washer.
2
Select the desired WASH CYCLE that most closely matches your wash load.
3
HIGH EFFICIENCY – this light tells you when ‘High Efficiency’ mode is recommended, and the
button allows you to switch between High Efficiency and Conventional modes (refer to pages
8 – 9).
4
Select any additional WASH OPTIONS that you may require.
5
If you wish to use fabric softener, place into the softener dispenser and select SOFTENER to turn
the fabric softener option ON.
6
PRESS START – your AquaSmart™ will start to fill with water, and will automatically select the
correct water level and wash action for your load. To pause your AquaSmart™ at any time, simply
touch START/PAUSE.
For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.
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The AquaSmart™ washer has two modes of washing, High Efficiency and Conventional.
Both modes start the same way, with a Detergent Activating wash.
Detergent Activating wash
AquaSmart™ fills the bowl at the selected water temperature,
with just enough water so the clothes are saturated. This small
amount of sudsy water flows through the clothes, up a specially
designed portal and back onto the clothes in a waterfall effect. This
thoroughly dissolves and activates the detergent.
High Efficiency mode
In the High Efficiency mode the AquaSmart™ then fills with just
enough cool water to lift the clothes off the low profile agitator so
when it rotates, the clothes gently roll over each other. This wash
uses similar quantities of water to most Front Loaders. Not only
do you get the benefits of water savings but the higher detergent
concentrations give you optimum soil removal.
Conventional mode
The Conventional mode is the immersion wash all Top Loader users
are familiar with. After the Detergent Activating wash the AquaSmart™
fills with cold water until the clothes are submerged, and gently turns
the clothes over. We recommend this mode when the dilution effect
of water can solve or prevent common wash problems. For example,
when dye or colour run can be a problem, or when washing sandy
towels. The SHEETS cycle uses the Conventional mode.
Some cycles can be used in both modes, whilst others work in only one.
High Efficiency Conventional
Regular
Heavy
Delicate
Sheets –
Colours –
Bulky –
Easy Iron –
These two wash modes mean that your AquaSmart™ washer gives you the best of both worlds,
to suit any laundry situation.
Fig.7 Detergent Activating wash
Fig.8 High Efficiency wash
Fig.9 Conventional wash
The unique AquaSmart™ wash
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